State v. Solis

OPINION

PORTLEY, Judge.

¶ 1 Alberto M. Solis was convicted and sentenced for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. On appeal, he argues that the trial court committed reversible error by including a flight instruction in the final instructions to the jury. 1 Although the flight instruction was improper in this case, we find that it was harmless error and affirm the convictions and sentences, and modify the sentencing minute entry.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Solis was arrested for armed robbery. After he was placed in the patrol car, Solis started “twitching and jerking,” and the…